Rank
3
A+
Wayland
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Wayland
Wayland is a suburban town located approximately 20 miles west of Boston in MetroWest Massachusetts. With a single-family assessed home value averaging over $1.2 million and per capita income of $192,188, Wayland is among the wealthiest communities in the state — and the investment in its schools is evident in its consistent top-tier performance. The district ranks #3 overall among Massachusetts public school districts, with Wayland High School ranked #5 statewide and a perfect 100% graduation rate. Historically significant as a town settled in the 17th century with strong Revolutionary War connections, Wayland combines suburban character with excellent schools and strong community engagement.
Avg MCAS ELA
75.5%
#18 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
78.2%
#10 of 326
Avg SAT
1,286
#12 of 290
Attendance
95.6%
#10 of 328
Graduation Rate
100%
#3 of 288
AP Pass Rate
95.9%
#4 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,650
#110 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$115,723
#17 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 70% | 75% | — | 512 | 209 |
| Grade 4 | 72% | 71% | — | 511 | 227 |
| Grade 5 | 65% | 70% | 73% | 509 | 206 |
| Grade 6 | 70% | 77% | — | 514 | 203 |
| Grade 7 | 74% | 78% | — | 514 | 250 |
| Grade 8 | 83% | 77% | 81% | 518 | 216 |
| Grade 10 | 82% | 86% | 84% | 521 | 194 |
| HS Science | — | — | 80% | 519 | 195 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 64.1%
Asian: 15.5%
Hispanic: 8.5%
Black: 3.8%
Multi-Race: 8%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 48.5%Male: 51.5%
High Schools in Wayland
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
5
A+
Wayland High School
SAT
1,286
ELA
83%
Math
87%
Grad
100%
5
A+
Wayland High School
1,286
83%
87%
95.9%
100%
Elementary Schools in Wayland
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
18
A+
Happy Hollow School
ELA
88%
Math
71%
Attend.
96%
Class
19
18
A+
Happy Hollow School
88%
71%
96%
19
24
A+
Loker School
ELA
75%
Math
81%
Attend.
96%
Class
21
24
A+
Loker School
75%
81%
96%
21
115
A-
Claypit Hill School
ELA
56%
Math
74%
Attend.
96.2%
Class
20
115
A-
Claypit Hill School
56%
74%
96.2%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#10 of 328Attendance Rate95.6%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)7.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#110 of 325In-District Per Pupil$22,634
Total Per Pupil$23,650
Total FTE Students2,810
Teacher Salaries
#17 of 325Average Salary$115,723
Teacher FTE Count241
Salary vs. Town Income0.6x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.6x the town's per capita income ($192,188). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#128 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners2.7%
Students w/ Disabilities18.3%
Total Students2,720
Staffing & Retention
#19 of 327Teacher Retention93.1%
Principal Retention42.9%
Total Teachers259
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Wayland
Avg Assessed Value
$1,231,217
#24 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$18,259
Income Per Capita
$192,188
#4 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#11
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.48%
Tax as % of Income9.5%(low burden)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average.
New Growth
$59.8M+1.08% levy growth(typical)
Residential$49.6M
Commercial/Industrial$10.2M
Residential Share82.92%(mostly homes)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.6% (2.5% base + 1.08% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (82.92%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$11.9M11.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $107.9M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,478(91.7%)
Private: 205(7.6%)
Home School: 8(0.3%)
Total: 2,701